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WEDNESDAY, JULY 24
TOPS NY No. 890 meeting
First United Presbyterian Church, 35 Park Place, Silver Creek. Weigh-ins begin at 8:45 a.m., meeting starts at 9:35 a.m. All are welcome. Use the Main Street entrance. For details, call 716 680-0313.
Dunkirk Farmers’ Market
Dunkirk Senior Center, corner of Ruggles Street and Cliffstar Court, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For details, call E.J. Hayes at 716 366-9876.
Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Summer reading program: The Champions
7 Day St., Fredonia, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. For ages going-into-3rd grade to going into 8th grade. 4 week program, choose Mondays at 10:30 a.m. to Tuesdays at 2 p.m. Read exciting stories, get creative with crafts and activities, complete exciting learning challenges. Registration required. Call 716 672-8051.
Sinclairville Free Library presents: Child’s Play
15 Main St., 1 p.m. For ages birth to pre-school. Participate in stories, songs and fingerplays, Take away craft or activity for extended learning. Register at 716 962-5885.
TOPS NY #1094 of Brocton meeting
Tri-Church, 35 E. Main St., Brocton. Weigh-ins at 2 p.m., meeting at 2:30 p.m. All are welcome to visit with new friends and get help losing weight. For details, contact Kathy at 716 792-4226.
Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Game On!
37 W. Main St., Brocton, 10:30 a.m. Ages 6+ and families. Board, card and video games available.
Citizens Against Wind Turbines in Lake Erie rally
Cabana Sam’s, 1028 South Shore Drive, Irving 4 to 7 p.m. Speakers: Senators George Borrello and Pat Galivan, Assemblyman David DiPietro, Erie County Legislator John Mills and Rep. Nick Langworthy. For details, see www.CAWTILE.com
Lakeshore Humane Society Wednesday open adoption hours
The Lakeshore Humane Society, 431 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk, will hold open adoption hours from 6 to 8 p.m. The public is welcome to see the dogs and cats in need of loving homes. Tours of the facility will not be given. Individual appointments are available throughout the week by leaving a message at 716 672-1991; press “1” for dogs or “2” for cats. One must be 21 years of age or older to adopt a pet. The Cat’s Meow Boutique will be open for purchases by the public. For details, call 716 672-1991.
Music at the Point Sunset Concert Series
Point Gratiot, Dunkirk, 6 to 8 p.m. This week: The Trend (STEL VIP Night).
Beach House Bar & Grille music bingo
Wright Park, Dunkirk, starts at 6 p.m. Benefits the Sonshine Fund.
Music in the Park concert series
Barker Common, Fredonia, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Midnight Recovery.
Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Crafty Diem
37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6:30 p.m. Creating your family history book.
Village of Angola Summer Concert Series
Centennial Park, 7 to 9 p.m. Music by Hazzard County.
Juice Box Organic One-Act Play Competition – comedies
Lake Shore Center for the Arts, 49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 7 p.m.
Jamestown Municipal Band in Allen Park
Goranson Band Shell, Allen Park, W. Virginia Blvd., 7 p.m. Free, open to the public. Concession stand.
Erie Philharmonic free outdoor concert
Gibson Park, North East, PA, 7 p.m.
THURSDAY, JULY 25
Thursday Knitting Group
St. Joseph’ Roman Catholic Church, 145 E. Main St., Fredonia, 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. Many of the creations are donated to local charities, or attendees can work on their own projects. For details or to donate unused yarn, call 716 785-6039.
Anderson-Lee Library presents: Storytime with Environmental Conservation Officer Nate Mead
43 Main St., Silver Creek, 10:30 a.m. For ages 3 to 12. Nature-themed storytime. Pre-registration requested. Call 716 934-3468. All supplies provided.
Mayville Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market
2 S. Erie St., 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Vendors, food trucks and more.
Dunkirk Public Library presents: Story time and take-home craft kit
536 Central Ave., 11 to 11:30 a.m. For ages 2 to 5.
Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Crafty Diem
37 W. Main St., Brocton, 1 p.m. Creating your family history book.
Forestville Farmers’ Market
Main Street, Forestville, 2 to 6 p.m. A variety of fruits, vegetables and more.
Central Hall chicken dinner
600 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 3 to 6 p.m. Weidner’s barbecue, of ½ chicken, creamy buttered spuds, cole slaw, soft and warm roll, $15. Pre-sale only. Proceeds benefit Central Hall renovation initiative. For details, see www.centralhallcc.org or call Karen Shepard at 716 673-5828.
Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Explore and More
37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:45 p.m. Ages 6+ and families.
Dunkirk Elks bingo
Dunkirk Elks Lodge bingo will be held at 428 Central Ave. Doors open at 5 p.m. Admission sales begin at 6 p.m. Games start at 7 p.m.
Music on the Pier Country Rock Night
Dunkirk Pier, opening act Hintz of Thunder at 5:25 p.m.; headliner Uncle Ben’s Remedy at 6:45 p.m. Bring a folding chair. Concession vendors.
Chautauqua County 4-H STEM and Master Gardeners presents: Growing Your Food Series
Audubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Free class, youth and adults welcome. Topic: In Season Plant Care. Call 716 665-9502 ext. 216 for details.
Summer Block Party with Honky Tonk Heroes
Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Free admission, separate costs for food, beverages, some activities.
Mayville Chautauqua Community Chamber of Commerce summer concert series
Lakeside Park, 78 Water St., Mayville, 6 to 8 p.m. Live music, food trucks, sponsor spotlight. Music by Water Horse with Sue Tillotson and Jim Cunningham.
Sinclairville Free Library presents: Jam session with Rico Garfalo
15 Main St., 6 p.m. Bring voice and/or instruments. Audience welcome. Electric keyboard and acoustic guitar available for use during jam session.
Steps to Serenity Al-Anon Group
Harvest Chapel Free Methodist Church, 39 Matteson St., Fredonia, conference room 6, 6 to 7:15 p.m. Enter from the canopy and ramp door entrances. For details, call 716 969-2395.
Drama Camp presents the musical: “James & the Giant Peach Jr.”
Pine Valley Jr/Sr High School, 7827 Route 83, South Dayton, 6 p.m. Performers include students in grades 5 through 8. Tickets $8 adults, $5 children. Also a bake sale and concessions..
Brocton summer concert
Ryckman Park, 6:30 p.m. Scott McElhaney and Bill Piper
Juice Box Organic One-Act Play Competition dramas
Lake Shore Center for the Arts, 49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 7 p.m.
Live on the Lake Summer Concert Series
Richard O. Hartley Park, Terrace and Chautauqua Avenues, Lakewood, 7 to 9 p.m. Music by Ion Sky Trio. Bring seating.
Juice Box Organic One-Act Play Competition – dramas
Lake Shore Center for the Arts, 49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 7 p.m.
Main Street Studios presents: MacBeth
50 W. Main St., Fredonia, 7:30 p.m. The Scottish play immerses the audience in the haunting Shakespeare tragedy. See mainstreetstudios.org for details.
Narcotics Anonymous meeting
219 Central Ave., Fredonia, 8 to 9 p.m. Free to attend. The only requirement is the desire to stop using. All are welcome regardless of age, race, sexual identity, creed, religion or lack of religion. For details, visit https://nawny.nny-na.org/.
FRIDAY, JULY 26
YWCA Arts and Crafts Festival
Moore Park, Westfield, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Unique and handcrafted creations, including home decor, gourmet foods, jewelry, original art, metal sculptures and more. Free event.
Northern Chautauqua Canine Rescue 12th annual Dog-Gone Good Yard Sale
7540 N. Gale St., Westfield, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sheridan United Methodist Church rummage sale
2679 Route 20, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Organized by the Esther Circle group of the church. Proceeds go toward church maintenance.
Sinclairville Free Library presents: Sinclairville Samplers
15 Main St., 10:30 a.m. to noon. Quilting, knitting, crochet, embroidering, fun with friends.
Darwin R. Barker Library summer adventure: Cris Johnson presents The Great Reading Adventure
7 Day St., Fredonia, 10:30 a.m. Registration required. Call 716 672-8051.
St. John’s United Church of Christ hot dog sale
733 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History Guided Gallery Walk 311 Curtis St. Jamestown, 2 p.m. Pre-registration required. Call 716 665-2473. Limit 15 people. Must be members of RTPI or purchase regular museum admission.
Anderson-Lee Library presents: The Secret Society of the Twisted Stitchers
43 Main St., Silver Creek, 2 to 4 p.m. For all who love handiwork, ages 10 and up. Bring own supplies. For knitting, bring 10/10.5 bamboo needles colored worsted weight yarn (#4). For crochet, bring a size H hook and light-colored worsted weight yarn (#4). Come and learn or come and work on a project with others who love to knit, crochet, embroider, etc. No registration required.
Anderson-Lee Library presents: Chess Club
43 Main St., Silver Creek, 2 to 3 p.m. For ages 10 and up. No registration required. For all skill levels. No registration required
Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Adventurers
37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:30 p.m. Ages 6+ and families.
Roger Tory Peterson Institute Art After 5 featuring Lena and Drew 311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Full access to the museum and exhibits, complimentary drink from the Southern Tier Brewing Company or the RTPI bar, light bites by Elegant Edibles Catering, live music. Access to current exhibits. Members: $16 in advance, $18 at the door. Non-members: $18 in advance, $20 at the door. Call 716 665-2473 to reserve.
“Soup and a Show”
Fredonia Presbyterian Church, 219 Central Ave., 6 to 7:30 p.m. A Powerpoint presentation will coincide with the church’s current art exhibit. Event includes homemade soup and fellowship. All are welcome.
Juice Box Organic One-Act Play Competition comedies
Lake Shore Center for the Arts, 49 S. Portage St., Westfield, 7 p.m.
Cinema Series: “A Hard Day’s Night”
1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. 60th anniversary of the showing of the iconic movie that starred the Beatles (John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr), shown at the Opera House location when it was known as the Wintergarten Theatre,.As a throwback to 1964, tickets to this screening are $1 and available at the door.
Beach House Bar & Grille music
Wright Park, Dunkirk, 7 to 10 p.m. Performance by Chris Nathan..
Main Street Studios presents: MacBeth
50 W. Main St., Fredonia, 7:30 p.m. The Scottish play immerses the audience in the haunting Shakespeare tragedy. See mainstreetstudios.org for details.
SATURDAY, JULY 27
Cattaraugus County Fair
501 Erie St., Little Valley, gates open at 8 a.m., most vendors at 11 a.m., midway at 1 p.m. Grandstand event (additional charge): Big Rig Truck Pull, 7 p.m. See www.cattaraugusfair.com for details..
Dunkirk Flea Market
Corner of Washington Avenue and Lake Shore Drive E., across from the Clarion Hotel, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Weather permitting. All types of vendors. For details, call 716 680-0958.
9th annual CHRIC Classic Golf Tournament
Chautauqua Golf Club, Hill Course, 4731 W. Lake Road, Chautauqua. Registration at 8 a.m., shotgun start on Lake Course. Entry $95 a player, $380 for a foursome includes 18 holes of golf with cart, morning refreshments, 2 drink tickets and luncheon. Reception, raffles and steak luncheon at Chautauqua Memorial VFW #8647, 10 Memorial Drive, Mayville. Call 716 753-4650 to register. All proceeds help low-moderate income families in Chautauqua County.
Fredonia Farmers’ Market
Church Street, downtown Fredonia at Barker Common, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. It features a variety of food vendors, crafts, artisans and prepared foods for sale. The market welcomes cash, credit cards, SNAP benefits.
Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Children’s and young adults book giveaway
7 Day St., Fredonia, 9 a.m. to noon. Free new books, old books, picture books, readers, chapter books, novels, comics and more. First come, first served.
Westfield Farmers and Artisans Market
Moore Park, E. Main Street, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vegetables, eggs, meats, natural foods, artisan crafts, more.
YWCA Arts and Crafts Festival
Moore Park, Westfield. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Unique and handcrafted creations, including home decor, gourmet foods, jewelry, original art, metal sculptures and more. Free event.
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Northern Chautauqua Canine Rescue 12th annual Dog-Gone Good Yard Sale
7540 N. Gale St., Westfield, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
